Cracks appear in the world's biggest autos alliance
The tension in the world's biggest autos alliance was laid bare Monday when Nissan said it had been denied an opportunity to tell Renault's board the full story about why it fired Carlos Ghosn in late November.
What to expect if there's a partial government shutdown
A possible partial government shutdown is only a hand full of days away with President Donald Trump and congressional Democrats locked in a dispute over border security with no resolution in sight.
Crane company fires 3 employees after they post inappropriate pictures in Camp Fire wreckage
One picture showed a dead cat with a beer bottle in its mouth. In another, a man is jumping through a burned trampoline.
The best of ancient Egypt
Like the legendary curse of the mummy, ancient Egypt refuses to stay buried in the past. Every so often it comes back to life -- in the 1920s with the discovery of King Tut's tomb; in the 1970s with the global tour of those golden masks; and most recently with a flurry of astonishing discoveries using 21st-century archaeological techniques.
It's round two on Capitol Hill: Comey vs. House Republicans
It's round two for James Comey and congressional Republicans. The former FBI director is back on Capitol Hill on Monday facing off behind closed doors once again with Republicans on the House Judiciary and Oversight committees.
Why 'justice' prevailed in 2018, according to Merriam-Webster
Robert Mueller's investigation of US President Donald Trump; Brett Kavanaugh's tense hearings in Congress; the fight for social, racial and gender equality: the past year has seen an absorbing and tumultuous news cycle.
Chronic fatigue syndrome may be due to an overactive immune system, study finds
Chronic fatigue syndrome, a condition that causes extreme tiredness, could be triggered by an overactive immune system, a study has found.
Dow falls as stormy December on Wall Street continues
The US stock market sank deeper into the red following sluggish economic reports on Monday and bad news from a couple of blue chip giants.
Gay Singaporean man can adopt son born via surrogacy, court rules
A gay Singaporean doctor has won the right to adopt a child he fathered in the United States through a surrogate, in a landmark ruling for the socially conservative country.
2020 hopefuls make moves ahead of the holiday season
Iowa's calling! This Thursday, would-be 2020 presidential candidates are sneaking in a final round of rubbing elbows with Iowa Democrats ahead of the holidays.
Report: Russian troll farm included pro-Jill Stein messaging on social media
A report prepared for the Senate Intelligence Committee said Russian social media efforts to meddle in the 2016 presidential election included messaging in support of the Green Party 2016 presidential nominee Jill Stein.
With 2020 looming, South Bend mayor Pete Buttigieg says he won't seek third term
Pete Buttigieg, the mayor of South Bend, Indiana, will not run for a third term in 2019, he announced Monday, clearing the way for a potential 2020 presidential bid.
Hawaii's best beach hikes
Let's face it: No matter how long you go for, a trip to Hawaii is always going to feel too short.
Ex-Flynn business associates charged with trying to influence US politicians in Turkish lobbying case
Two former business associates of former national security adviser Michael Flynn were charged with trying to influence American politicians to seek the extradition of a Turkish cleric, according to an indictment filed in the Eastern District of Virginia.
Theresa May sets date for vote on Brexit deal, rejects second referendum
British Prime Minister Theresa May told the House of Commons on Monday that Parliament's delayed vote on her Brexit deal will be held the week beginning January 14, 2019.
Congressional delegation to visit CBP station after Guatemalan girl's death
A congressional delegation will visit the Customs and Border Protection (CBP) station in New Mexico on Tuesday where a 7-year-old Guatemalan girl was taken before she died in a hospital, a congressional aide says.
Kanye West accuses Drake of threatening him and his family
So much for that apology Kanye West offered Drake a few months ago.
Gifts for Him
The holiday countdown has begun and for some, it can be quite difficult to find the perfect gift for him without breaking the bank. To make your holiday shopping for the men in your life, we have put together some of our favorites that we will be sure he will love!
R.I.P. Grammy Award Winner, Legendary Song Stylist and Civil Rights Activist Nancy Wilson, 81
Nancy Wilson, whose skilled and flexible approach to singing provided a key bridge between the sophisticated jazz-pop vocalists of the 1950s and the powerhouse pop-soul singers of the 1960s and ’70s, died on Thursday at her home in Pioneertown, Calif. She was 81.
Gifts for the Liquor Aficionado
Give the gift of holiday “spirits” this year to celebrate an end to 2018 and the beginning of 2019. These beautifully crafted bottles are a great gift idea for the perfect hostess, liquor aficionado, or that someone that simply likes to enjoy a perfectly crafted cocktail. Below are some brands we have tasted (and approve of!). Included are recipes that can either be gifted with the bottle or perhaps you want to try them for yourselves. Happy holidays and don’t forget – “Please drink responsibly.”
